squadron in Spanish
squadron in Spanish is escuadrón, escuadra, cuadrilla — squadron means a military unit, especially in the air force or navy, made up of several smaller groups.
squadron in Spanish
escuadrón
(military, historical, army) A body of cavalry comprising two companies or troops, averaging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred soldiers.
escuadra
(military, navy) A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer
escuadrón
(military, navy) A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer
cuadrilla
(military, air force) A tactical air force unit; consists of at least two flights; multiple squadrons make up a group or wing (depending on particular air force).
escuadrón
(military, air force) A tactical air force unit; consists of at least two flights; multiple squadrons make up a group or wing (depending on particular air force).
What does "squadron" mean?
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noun A military unit, especially in the air force or navy, made up of several smaller groups.
"The fighter squadron flew in tight formation over the base."
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noun A unit of cavalry or armored vehicles, or a naval detachment.
"A squadron of warships patrolled the coastline."
squadron in a sentence
- The fighter squadron flew in tight formation over the base.
- A squadron of warships patrolled the coastline.
Similar words in Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What is "squadron" in Spanish?
"squadron" in Spanish is escuadrón, escuadra, cuadrilla. squadron means: A military unit, especially in the air force or navy, made up of several smaller groups.
How do you use "squadron" in a sentence?
Example: "The fighter squadron flew in tight formation over the base." In Spanish, "squadron" is escuadrón, escuadra, cuadrilla.
Are there other ways to say "squadron" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "squadron": escuadrón, escuadra, cuadrilla.
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